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Towns logged 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during the Knicks' 124-107 loss to the Magic on Wednesday.

The Knicks' offense was stymied by the Magic defense Wednesday, and despite his low scoring output, Towns finished second on the team in points behind Jalen Brunson (31). Towns has recorded a double-double in each of the first 11 games of the regular season and is averaging 20.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 32.6 minutes per game to open the year. However, he is shooting a career-low 42.9 percent from the field, including 32.7 percent from three on 5.0 3PA/G.

Missi was ejected from Wednesday's game after getting into an altercation with Jerami Grant, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.

Missi and Grant got tangled up jostling for a rebound, and while there was some aggressive pushing and shoving, no punches were thrown. We wouldn't anticipate any further disciplinary action from the league for Missi's actions Wednesday night.

Sabonis (ribs) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Sabonis is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back, and he should see his usual minutes. With Sabonis available, Drew Eubanks is not an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues.

Lively (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Suns, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Lively earned a questionable tag for Wednesday's contest -- his first since going down with a knee sprain nine games ago. However, he isn't ready to return. Daniel Gafford, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell should handle most of the center work Wednesday. Lively's next chance to play will come Friday against the Clippers.

Reed will start Wednesday's matchup against the Bulls.

With Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (ankle) both sidelined, Reed will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last five appearances, the big man has averaged 4.0 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 71.4 percent from the field in 10.2 minutes per contest.

Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Duren will miss his first game of the season due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in Monday's overtime win over Washington. With the big man and Isaiah Stewart (ankle) both sidelined, Paul Reed, Isaac Jones and Tolu Smith are candidates for increased minutes. Duren's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the 76ers.

Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said Edey (ankle) is trending in the right direction but won't play in Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Daniel Donabedian of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Edey has yet to make his season debut as he recovers from left ankle surgery he underwent in June, though he appears to be nearing a return to game action. The second-year center has joined the club's G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, for practice multiple times, and his next chance to suit up for the parent club will come Saturday against the Cavaliers.

Kalkbrenner (personal) is available for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Kalkbrenner was previously listed as questionable due to personal reasons, but the rookie center will suit up and play Wednesday. He's logged four blocks in four of his past five games, and he's averaging 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds during that stretch.

Sabonis (ribs) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Sabonis played through a questionable tag for Tuesday's game against Denver, but now he's iffy for the second leg of the back-to-back set. Sabonis finished that contest with 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. If he's unable to play Wednesday, guys like Drew Eubanks, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud could be more involved for the Kings.

Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday against the Suns, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Davis will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive contest Wednesday, and despite being listed as questionable on the Mavericks' initial injury report for three straight games, his return to action may not necessarily be imminent. According to MacMahon, Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has requested medical data indicating that Davis is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain before the veteran big man receives clearance to play. As MacMahon notes, Davis had initially been targeting a return to action in this past Saturday's game versus the Wizards, but after Dumont sided with Mavericks director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough -- who advised that Davis should continue to sit out -- the decision was made to keep the 32-year-old sidelined. With the Mavericks sitting at 3-8 entering Wednesday's game and having fired general manager Nico Harrison earlier this week, it's possible that the team takes a more conservative approach with injured veterans such as Davis and Kyrie Irving (knee) while a deep playoff run looks to be a pipe dream even at this early stage of the season.